General relativity, strings, and mathematical physics

Authors
Porrati, M
Citation
M. Porrati, General relativity, strings, and mathematical physics, LETT MATH P, 48(1), 1999, pp. 73-84
Citations number
43
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
LETTERS IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
ISSN journal
03779017 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
73 - 84
Database
ISI
SICI code
0377-9017(199904)48:1<73:GRSAMP>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
We give a historical review of some aspects of string theory relevant to ou r present understanding of General Relativity, and connected with Einstein' s unification program. We also point out to various mathematical fallouts o f string theory.